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Saw this question on another subreddit and thought it would be a fun discussion! Since this is RPW let's try to focus on RPW related things. So anything related to relationships, appearance, men in general, women in general, modern culture, homemaking, parenting, politics etc. Don't feel limited to the subjects I just listed though, have fun and be as silly as you want :)


[–]sunfloweriesLate 20s / Engaged / 3 Years19 points20 points  (13 children) | Copy Link

The words "hipster" and "milennial" have both lost their meanings. Hipster just means "person who does things I don't like and probably has brown hair and glasses" and "milennial" just means "anyone young I feel like whining about."

Bragging about binge-watching TV shows is pathetic. Sitting in front of the TV for hours on end with nothing to show for it other than pop culture knowledge is sad. At least knit or something while you're watching tv.

I love modern embroidery and cross stitch and the resurgence among women, but your stupid geek culture monstrosities are embarrassing. And don't even get me started on the tacky swear word ones -- and I'm absolutely not opposed to swearing, but that just seems needlessly defiant.

I love thick eyebrows and rainbow hair, but don't spend the time cultivating either if you can't be bothered to keep them looking fresh. I love twee & a lot of hipster aesthetic, but learn to style yourselves!

I know it's Reddit and it's Against Reddit Law to say this, but men who still play hours and hours of video games every day are losers. Go play a sport, go build something, go read some books or something. Grow up! Playing for an hour here or there isn't such a big deal, but please at least have some productive hobbies to make up for the childish escapism.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (7 children) | Copy Link

i'm with you on the video game thing. i find it so unattractive.

[–]sunfloweriesLate 20s / Engaged / 3 Years1 point2 points  (5 children) | Copy Link

Anytime I've mentioned it, people jump down my throat talking about how dare I have an opinion on what hobbies someone has, why do I care about what someone does in their free time. Like, goodness forbid I want to be surrounded by interesting people who do more than click and pew pew the zombies away.

It's such a turn-off.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

Agreed. I think it's a turnoff for me because it reminds me of a little boy and not a grown man.

[–]Sixtydotnine2 points3 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

I guess it goes both ways.....people have normalized consuming tv or movies...but an interactive game is considered childish......makes no sense at all.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

I understand what you're saying to a degree, but IME guys who love movies and tv (my husband loves movies) still maintain an active life with other hobbies outside of those things. Gamers who are hardcore game constantly, it's their main hobby and the only thing they pursue. I could totally respect a guy who liked to play video games 2-5 hours a week, but that tends not to be the case.

[–]Sixtydotnine1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Kinda pretentious tho...like....why are you demanding what someone do with their free time? If you're fine with someone just consuming stuff....either consume it with them or have them consume it on their own time. It sounds more like you're upset that they do someone that you HAVE to see (because it is in the house) and you don't want to take part

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I'm not really demanding what someone does with their free time, just expressing a silly opinion I have. I'm sure some people would think many of my hobbies are a total waste of time, haha. It's just a compatibility thing, different strokes and all that. I'm sure some people wouldn't understand why I don't like video games, or hunting, or why I like making my own condiments and thrift store shopping. I just don't get the appeal of gaming as a primary hobby, but obviously it's not hurting anyone or anything.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Agreed but people always sure at me like I have a third head when I voice that.

[–]cxj2 points3 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

100% agreed about the word hipster. Last decade this word was "emo" lol

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Don't forget the scene kids!

[–]cxj0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Even more vague lol

[–]Camille11325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

The words "hipster" and "milennial" have both lost their meanings. Hipster just means "person who does things I don't like and probably has brown hair and glasses" and "milennial" just means "anyone young I feel like whining about."

YES! Thank you!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Im a devoted knit-while-Netflix-binger. My guilty pleasure is Sister Wives, and I'm in the middle of another scarf.

[–]am3liia points points [recovered] | Copy Link

I really hate rompers! I'm always so disappointed when I'm shopping and I think I see a cute dress - but nooope it's a romper!

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

To make matters worse: 95 percent of women who wear rompers should not be wearing rompers.

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

So true!

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I think romper is french for bathroom inconvenience.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Seriously! With how often I go to the bathroom, I could never wear rompers! That's all I think about when I see one.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Hahah this happens way more often then it should!

[–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (5 children) | Copy Link

i don't know why some people prefer sex in the dark ONLY. like don't you want to see your sex partner? by God, turn on dem lights!!!

[–]sunfloweriesLate 20s / Engaged / 3 Years5 points6 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Ahhh this one has always seemed so WEIRD to me! Especially with how visual human beings are!?

[–]cxj2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

This always blew my mind too. IME it's women who either are self conscious of their naked bodies or aren't attracted to their partner.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

We have a light switch that allows us to dim the lights... gotta set that mood

[–]Camille11325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Dim lighting is the best lighting!

[–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

Cities should offer dirt-cheap or free public gyms and swimming pools, and should also provide bike lanes, safe parks, and hiking trails where possible. This would be a MUCH better use of public funds than creating public service announcements about the dangers of junk food and cigarettes.

[–]Camille11325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I didn't realise that bike lanes, parks, and hiking trails weren't widely available! That should totally be a priority I agree. I'd rather companies and communities handle gyms and pools but that's because I'm interested in keeping taxes as low as possible.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

My city has made some of those Ganges over he last decade and it's infinitely more livable now. Unfortunately the dirt cheap gyms are pretty out of the way and the ones in poorer neighborhood's aren't well maintained BUT they are a lot better than nothing!

[–]nukessolveprblms12 points13 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

I really, really, really don't think Jimmy Fallon is funny. Like, is the joke he's not funny or something?? I don't get it!

[–]sunfloweriesLate 20s / Engaged / 3 Years3 points4 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I love Hamilton and I was so disappointed he was on the Mixtape! What a waste of a space on something that was altogether pretty cool! He's so unfunny and... well, ugly.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

AMEN.

[–]SootAngels11 points12 points  (11 children) | Copy Link

I really hate it when people name their children after places! I don't know why it bothers me so much, but as far as I'm concerned, names like London, Dallas, and Asia sound just plain ridiculous.

[–][deleted] 14 points15 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I dislike unneeded new spellings of names.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Also tend to sound a bit like stripper/porn star names!

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (7 children) | Copy Link

Hiroshima Jenkins

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (5 children) | Copy Link

Hahahahaha, I'm dead.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

Cherno'byl LaQuan Smith

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

Hindenburg Eisenberg? Why are you so good at this?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

Kristallnacht Felicity Ellis.

...I don't know

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

I think you've found your calling.

[–]SootAngels0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

This is priceless. XD You have a gift.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Hahahaha

[–]ZingMaster<3 Happiness10 points11 points  (5 children) | Copy Link

Shoes really shouldn't be worn in the house. I judge loud walkers in my mind. I almost prefer doing dishes by hand as opposed to using a dishwasher.

[–]SootAngels11 points12 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I never understood why in some places, it's normal to wear your shoes inside. Why would you want all that dirt and nastiness tracked through your home?!

[–]sunfloweriesLate 20s / Engaged / 3 Years1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I'm totally a dishes by hand person too. Pop on some music or something. I always get my best ideas when I wash dishes.

[–]Camille11325[S] 3 points4 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

Totally with you for #1 and #2! I can't stand doing dishes though, I always have to have a youtube video or TV show playing at the same time as I load and unload the dishwasher. Can't imagine always washing things by hand! I'm a cooker not a cleaner :)

[–]ZingMaster<3 Happiness2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Funny you mention that! I actually prop my iPad or laptop onto our microwave while I Wash dishes haha Or I'll watch out the window towards the ocean - it's a block or so away, but the view through the kitchen window is still nice :)

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Ocean view? So jealous!

[–]Littleknownfacts7 points8 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

My opinion is that this thread got me so butt hurt.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

:D

[–]StingrayVC7 points8 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I thought of another while I was making dinner. Not everyone on the internet is a sperg. Sometimes you're just weird and/or an idiot.

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Agreed!

[–]StingrayVC4 points5 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

I HATE going to the salon. I'm going gray and have decided not to dye my hair.

whispers ~ I am fortunate that so far the grays are coming in all silver and I am getting those cool streaks right above my temples. Fingers crossed.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

Ooh I bet it looks so cool! Women who can pull off grey are so lucky. I'm pretty sure my Godmother actually died her hair grey early because she looked so awesome with grey hair (imagine Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada.)

[–]StingrayVC0 points1 point  (1 child) | Copy Link

Well, I think I have the coloring for it. I have my dad's hair who is all silver, so I'm hopeful that I will be able to pull it off. I will also be keeping my hair long forever, even if I end up being one of those women with long wisps of hair. I won't cut it short.

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Awesome, so excited for you :D

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

That candy eaten in the car has no calories

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Haha I'm with you!

[–]littleeggwyfEarly 30s, Married, 10 years total5 points6 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Dried fruit is disgusting. All wrinkly and old and weird tasting!

And Coriander tastes of soap, and spoils a otherwise nice curry

Edit: and penises are inherently funny.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

M agrees with you about cilantro/coriander! I personally love it :)

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (13 children) | Copy Link

Fantastic topic!

Never sit/sleep/lounge on your bed while wearing the same clothes you were wearing while outside the house.

Other that the occasional "lol" text speak should be reserved for children under the age of 12.

If you write n in place of and/u for you/r for are, I'm assuming that you are probably an idiot.

Those plastic flip flops should only be reserved for the beach and kids.

Joggers and cute athleticware is OK for picking up a gallon of milk, going to the gym, post yoga smoothie with girlfriends. No one wants to see you wearing pajamas.

Glitter is Satan dust.

[–]am3liia points points [recovered] | Copy Link

Ughh I used a bath bomb that had glitter inside it, worst surprise ever! I was scrubbing the bath forever and I swear I'm still finding flecks on me/towels.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Oh no!

But I'm laughing really hard.

[–]swift-heart5 points6 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

flip flops are so uncomfortable in general. i can't

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

If you write n in place of and/u for you/r for are, I'm assuming that you are probably an idiot.

YES. I physically cringe when I read it.

Glitter is Satan dust.

Yes, my high school friends put it in the vents of my truck, it never went away. Glitter is the devil.

Those plastic flip flops should only be reserved for the beach and kids.

#flipflops5eva

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Glitter in vents! That's pure evil!

[–]SootAngels2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Yes! Glitter is the bane of my crafting existence!

[–]StingrayVC2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Other that the occasional "lol" text speak should be reserved for children under the age of 12.

I love you, too.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

My grandpa does the ur thing. He has an old phone and has to press the buttons a whole bunch to write out his message. I think it's adorable and I really appreciate his texts.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Never sit/sleep/lounge on your bed while wearing the same clothes you were wearing while outside the house.

Agreed! I take it a bit further and don't even get under the covers unless I'm sleeping or taking a nap. If I'm just lounging on the bed I am on top of the comforter and use blankets (unless it's freezing). M thinks it's really weird but at least he agrees about outside clothes vs inside clothes haha

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Glitter is Satan dust

It's fabulous Satan dust though.

[–]littleeggwyfEarly 30s, Married, 10 years total1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Glitter is Satan dust

Oh god yes. The worst part of children's crafting to clean up by far. When it's in glue it's ok, but when I got a new hoover for christmas it sucked so much glitter up that my previous efforts had missed. It gets everywhere!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Joggers and cute athleticware is OK for picking up a gallon of milk, going to the gym, post yoga smoothie with girlfriends. No one wants to see you wearing pajamas.

Haha! I just saw a post on ScaryMommy about how these two women were "shamed" by a dude because he called them out on wearing pajamas to the grocery store. ALL of the comments were like, "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BE A MOM! JUST GETTING TO THE STORE IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED A ROCK STAR WHEN YOU'RE A MOM!!!!"

For decades women and moms went to the store dressed JUST fine before it was apparently socially acceptable to go in PJs??? What suddenly changed to where MOMS need to wear PJs in the store?

[–]jade_cat0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Glitter is Satan dust.

Yep.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

I have very strong feelings about single parents by choice (IVF) receiving single parent payments and childcare payments from the government.

I also feel when one is making a cheese and pickle cracker it is important the cheese go on first them the pickle should be added to the cheese.

I also judge the crap out of people by their children appearance and behaviour in public. Wipes your kids nose and put some damn shoes on their feet!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I've never made a cheese and pickle cracker but I totally agree with you!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I have very strong feelings about single parents by choice (IVF) receiving single parent payments and childcare payments from the government.

Which country does this? Single people shouldn't have children if they cannot afford to have them and the government certainly shouldn't support it.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Australia and damn right they shouldn't -_-

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (20 children) | Copy Link

I'm opinionated.

  • Ketchup belongs on hot dogs.
  • Gigantic eyebrows are stupid. Your powerbrows look bad and you should feel bad.
  • Belly shirts don't look good, no matter how flat and perfect your stomach is.
  • Toilet paper goes OVER not under.
  • Black lipstick is for Halloween or football games when one of your team's colors is black.
  • I love unnaturally dyed hair (my hair is super dark right now, and I totally want a black to grey ombre) but I think it's unprofessional and you shouldn't do it over age 25 unless you work in like, a tattoo parlor or a hair salon.
  • LuLaRoe is probably an MLM, but I don't care because I love the clothing.
  • America is the best country in the world, and if you think otherwise, you're just wrong. Looking forward to making it great again.

[–]swift-heart3 points4 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

STOP BROW SHAMING ME WOMAN. jk. i have naturally thick brows but feel way more feminine when i thin them out. sorry not sorry. i don't like black or purple lipstick either.

i have a lot of strong feelings about chokers (they are tacky and need to be set on fire)

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I have super thick brows naturally too (thanks, eastern European genes) but I thin them out significantly. I will fight nature til the grave on that one.

I feel similarly about chokers.

[–]sunfloweriesLate 20s / Engaged / 3 Years3 points4 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

I've never understood the whining about ketchup on hot dogs! Or pineapple on pizza, or whatever other things people always complain about. Why does it bug people so much when someone eats something a way they don't?!

[–]littleeggwyfEarly 30s, Married, 10 years total0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

I don't know why but eating things "wrong" really bugs me. My husband teases me by calling me the food pope and makes a "ah-ah-ah" choir sound when I tell him something should be eaten a particular way.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

I love a good dog with mustard, peppers, onions and the like but there is NOTHING like a plain dog with a healthy amount of ketchup on it!

[–]StingrayVC4 points5 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

Ketchup belongs on hot dogs.

NO! Mustard and relish. I will fight you on this.

Toilet paper goes OVER not under.

BANE!

America is the best country in the world, and if you think otherwise, you're just wrong. Looking forward to making it great again.

Ok, ok. I forgive you.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

<3

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child) | Copy Link

lololol

/u/StingrayVC about to throw bows

[–]StingrayVC0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Darn tootin'. My kids'll have my back, too. LOL

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I put ketchup on my ketchup yo.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

LLR leggings are the best leggings but leggings still aren't pants.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

Fite me IRL

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I'm wearing leggings and a perfect T right now. 😇

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

America is the best country in the world, and if you think otherwise, you're just wrong. Looking forward to making it great again.

Fuck yeah!! USA! USA! USA!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

America is the best country in the world

America isn't a country, it's a continent (technically even two continents).

Sorry, this is also one of the things I have a strong opinion on even though it's not important :')

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Canada who????

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Ketchup belongs on hot dogs.

god i miss a good summer hot dog

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Oh and I think men who are vegan / vegetarian are less masculine, there is not logical reason for me to think that but if I man tells me he doesn't eat men I immediately think there is something wrong with him. Although I think its perfectly fine for a woman to choose to not eat meat.... my mind is a complex place obviously.

[–]Camille11325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I don't think it's illogical at all. Eating more meat is a great way to increase testosterone so a man who doesn't eat as much meat is usually going to have less of that hormone. Similarly certain fruits and vegetables can increase estrogen and other female specific hormones. It's not surprising that our bodies have developed this way, it's only recently that we've had such an abundance of choice as a species in terms of what to eat.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (7 children) | Copy Link

Um...everything every person says on House Hunters makes me want to smash my tv.

Also, vinegar on french fries is delicious. I don't know why it's not a thing everywhere.

[–]sthuttonEarly 30s | Married 9 years, 11 years total2 points3 points  (6 children) | Copy Link

Yes! I want a 10,000 sq ft house with tennis courts and a security guard. My budget is $5,000.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (5 children) | Copy Link

Yes! And remember when everyone wanted granite and dark cabinets? Now it's all white kitchen with farmhouse sink!

Oh, and another one of my favorites is the person who wants lots of character and an old home...then gets inside and complains that it needs work and doesn't have a completely open floor plan.

Haha, getting worked up just typing this.

[–]sthuttonEarly 30s | Married 9 years, 11 years total2 points3 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

So much! And if I never hear the phrase "open floor plan" again, I would be soooo happy. I'm old fashioned. I don't want my kitchen in my living room, which is also in my dining room, which just so happens to be the front door. LOL Now you've got me all worked up too.

Edit: And UGH about the Tiny House movement.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

Girl, don't even go there on the tiny houses. It's always a couple that clearly has issues and thinks living in a tiny house will bring them closer together and force them to reprioritize their lives. It's like they think it will change the core of who they are. Then they're all "Oh, the appliances aren't full size! There's no bathtub!" OMGGGGGGGG

[–]sthuttonEarly 30s | Married 9 years, 11 years total1 point2 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

And then they want to force four kids and a large dog into their misery! (I actually did see an episode where they built two tiny houses next door to each other because the couple had four kids. They stuck a 14 year old boy in that space with three girls under the age of 6! And the parents got their own tiny house.) Hubby and I like to watch it and yell at the people, haha.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Oh man. When I see the teenagers being forced into tiny houses...all I think is, welp, y'all are about to get real familiar with the sound of nearby masturbation. #tinyhousefail

[–]sthuttonEarly 30s | Married 9 years, 11 years total1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Bahahahaha, exactly!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

Oh, I thought of another one! It drives me crazy when people are unprepared for hosting but still insist on doing it. Why would you invite people over and not prepare some food and have some drinks ready? Like, you've met other humans before, you know people get hungry and thirsty!

[–]mabeolMid 20s, LTR 1 year2 points3 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

Haha I have a friend who does this constantly! It's sort of annoying for sure.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children) | Copy Link

Me too! Every time we come over she's like, just finishing up folding her laundry. Then after a couple hours she has to run out for wine or other drinks. Then she's like, "ohhh, are people hungry??? should I get some food???" of course no one is going to say yes, instead people just leave early.

[–]mabeolMid 20s, LTR 1 year1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Yeah I end up cooking half the meal for my friend when she hosts. I love her dearly so I don't mind, but it always baffles me when she tells me she's leaving work early so she can get home and get ready, and then I get there three hours later and there are laundry piles in the kitchen and literally no food is prepped!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Yes! The thing I don't understand is it's totally optional to host. Like if you hate cooking and buying drinks and preparing for guests you can just opt to not do it. We could just meet at a restaurant or a bar or something instead. It's so odd.

[–]jade_cat3 points4 points  (7 children) | Copy Link

Here's my list!

  • I usually lose respect for a SAHM when I see that her entire Facebook feed is about justifying her choice to be a SAHM (for example, those videos/infographics about how "A SAHM is worth more than 100K per year!"). It reeks of insecurity. Also, while that kind of SAHM are on Facebook, they aren't taking care of the house nor the kids, now are they.

  • Some men should not try to grow a mustache.

  • Leggings are for indoor use or for layering during cold weather. It is not an acceptable form of outdoor pants.

  • For a western funeral, people should wear formal black clothes. That's a tradition that shouldn't die.

[–]BellaScarletta6 points7 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Leggings are for indoor use or for layering during cold weather. It is not an acceptable form of outdoor pants.

Unless your butt is covered...right? RIGHT???

I heart leggings everywhere, but my butt must be covered by a long shirt/sweater/dress/etc. If you can see the butt they automatically become not-pants.

That's my logic. Let me be happy.

[–]jade_cat0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Oh yes! Sorry, it was implied in the "layering". When the butt is covered by the top part of your clothing (tunic dress, etc), I see leggings as being pretty much equivalent to thighs...with no feet.

So keep on doing you. You're good.

*stamps Jade's Seal of Approval*

[–]Camille11325[S] 5 points6 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

I usually lose respect for a SAHM when I see that her entire Facebook feed is about justifying her choice to be a SAHM (for example, those videos/infographics about how "A SAHM is worth more than 100K per year!"). It reeks of insecurity. Also, while that kind of SAHM are on Facebook, they aren't taking care of the house nor the kids, now are they.

I really don't like a lot of these types of arguments in favour of SAHM. When you justify homemaking and mothering by equating it with things in the masculine sphere and judging it through a male lens, you're saying that a lifestyle or choice isn't of value unless it is in line with male standards. There are many intrinsic and intangible benefits to staying at home and it's not all about the money, or how hard it is, or how busy the mom is. Women at home shouldn't have to compete with those in the workforce by signaling how productive they are or any other workplace virtue. Being an SAHM or just a homemaker in general is not as difficult as plenty of actual jobs. AND THAT IS TOTALLY FINE! Women and men are different. We need to stop holding ourselves to male standards and instead embrace the awesome things in the female sphere.

[–]jade_cat2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

We need to stop holding ourselves to male standards and instead embrace the awesome things in the female sphere.

The whole comment was simply beautiful, but this phrase stood out for me.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Thank you so much :)

[–]StingrayVC2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I've got a SAHM mom post floating in my head (there seems to be more posts of late on this topic). I haven't decided yet or not if I want to post it, but may I steal this if I do?

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Yes of course!

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (7 children) | Copy Link

Avocados are gross tasting plus they are really overrated.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

You are wrong. I think this may be my strongest stupidest opinion.

[–]Camille11325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Are avocados still trendy? I feel like people were obsessed with them at one point. They're tasty but not worth all that hype imo, hummus is also really overrated!

[–]Trauma_Burn_RNEarly 20s / Married 1.5 yr / Together 32 points3 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

I upvoted you, but I also disagree with you. I eat one almost everyday, with salt, right out of the peel. I love them! I get out of bed for avocado, not coffee, haha.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children) | Copy Link

They are on your instagram a lot I notice. 😉

[–]Trauma_Burn_RNEarly 20s / Married 1.5 yr / Together 31 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Ooo, I've been doing so much grammin' lately! I'm doing a whole30, and it's nice on days when my brain is fried to scroll back and see what meals look good. Sorry if it's too many posts!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Haha do not apologize! It is your social media account. You do you!! And be proud of it. 😊

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Oh man, I love avocados. I eat them almost every day.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (10 children) | Copy Link

Where do I start? :')

I really cannot stand socks in sandals/sneakers worn with a suit. If a person does either I'm going to not take them seriously at best and strongly dislike them for no real reason at worst. Cheap shoes with an otherwise expensive outfit should also be illegal.

I'm judging women who complain about clothes sold in stores, yet make up excuses for not being able to sew their own clothes (it's really not that hard).

I think men not eating meat are really weird. I don't know why I feel that way, I just do.

Chihuahuas should not be called dogs. They're cute and fun to cuddle if they aren't scared of you, but they're really more like mutated rats than dogs.

I don't think opinion related subjects (for example philosophy and gender studies) should be college majors.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

If you think philosophy is an "opinion related major" then you literally have no understanding of Western intellectual history and no idea what you're talking about

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

The history of philosophy and the philosophy major are two entirely different things where I'm from.

I'm definitely interested in the history of philosophy and how it affected society, but only up until Descartes' time.

After him science became way more relevant because it did a better job at explaining things than philosophy, and I feel like very few interesting, new ideas originated after Descartes. Yet 400 years later my country still has philosophy majors which teach people to be an old school philosopher.

Where I'm from, the result of these philosophy majors is 50-something year old "philosophers" publishing books about the effects of social media on society like they know what they're taking about, even though they probably never used any social media. Or 35+ year old single, childless people discussing teenage behavior even though they haven't talked to teenagers since they were teens themselves.

TL;DR philosophy majors still teaching people to be "philosophers" have done to philosophy what the crippling fear of becoming irrelevant has done to Madonna and Jennifer Lopez; it has turned it into a shadow of what it used to be.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

and thats what i get for talking to a 19 year old

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

sneakers worn with a suit

didn't realise how much i hate this until you said it! there was some stupid wedding trend a while ago where the groom/groomsmen would wear chuck taylors with their suits. they look like teenagers trying to dress up.

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children) | Copy Link

Ew really?! That reminds me of the weird girls in HS who wore converse sneakers with their prom dresses (not sure if this was just a regional thing but it was trendy in my area).

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child) | Copy Link

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

You're right they do look like teens!

[–]Camille11325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

I think men not eating meat are really weird. I don't know why I feel that way, I just do.

Agreed! There is something really masculine and primal about a man eating and enjoying meat.

[–]StingrayVC1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Chihuahuas should not be called dogs. They're cute and fun to cuddle if they aren't scared of you, but they're really more like mutated rats than dogs.

I love you.

[–]ThatStepfordGalEarly 20s, LTR2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Okay, seriously? I have a blog where I use plenty of vintage prints and pictures with very pretty women in dresses and kitchens.

I just hate hate hate it when some bitter b_tch turns those pretty photos into rubbish with b_tchy or sarcastic captions on the picture.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (4 children) | Copy Link

Benzene rings should be drawn UPRIGHT not SIDEWAYS

I feel like this is obvious for both aesthetic and functional reasons, yet I keep seeing people from plebs to professors frequently drawing them horizontally like it doesn't even matter. Yes, technically it doesn't matter, BUT, I have perfected the art of drawing them upright and have concluded that it is simple fact that they can be drawn ~30% faster this method, and it's also easier to make it look neater. Plus it's easier to draw it in a quick 3-pen drop motion doubling up the lines to make the double bonds, and it just looks so much tidier.

[–]Leeloooooooooooooooo2 points3 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Heehee

I love it when people are passionate about something that doesn't matter purely for aesthetic reasons.

[–]planejane0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

This is adorable, lol. In all my chem classes I never gave it that much thought.

Aesthetically I totally agree though.

[–]SirNemesis[🍰] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Oh god no. That is so asymmetric!

[–]mabeolMid 20s, LTR 1 year1 point2 points  (6 children) | Copy Link

Strawberries are gross.

[–]Trauma_Burn_RNEarly 20s / Married 1.5 yr / Together 31 point2 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

😢

[–]mabeolMid 20s, LTR 1 year1 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Lol there there, dear, just think of it this way: more strawberries for you! :)

[–]Trauma_Burn_RNEarly 20s / Married 1.5 yr / Together 31 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

😀

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

They're my favourite fruit!

[–]mabeolMid 20s, LTR 1 year2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

You can have my share :)

I try to like them. I eat a few almost every summer. But I just can't get it up for them.

[–]Camille11325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Haha deal!

[–]Trauma_Burn_RNEarly 20s / Married 1.5 yr / Together 31 point2 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I HATE GRILL PANS. They don't cook well or give you instagrammable charred lines, and they definitely don't impart smoky good need to your food. All they're good for is collecting grease and being a royal pain in the ass to clean. I hate them so freaking much. I told my husband not to ever divorce me, but to just give me a grill pan and I'll get the message. I hate round ones, square ones, flat ones, and ESPECIALLY reversible ones! Ugh!

But in the scope of things, my opinion on cookware is not really that important.

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

Haha loved reading your rant :)

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

Why do women bring their (obviously non-service) dogs to the grocery store??? Your bichon is super cute, but please keep it away from food that people eat! And don't let it sit in the cart, that's fucking disgusting.

[–]swift-heart0 points1 point  (2 children) | Copy Link

i don't consider doing makeup one of my hobbies. it's a way to make myself look more presentable and nothing more

[–]Camille11325[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child) | Copy Link

I think a lot of people would agree with you. I'm on the total opposite end of the spectrum though, I am beauty obsessed!

[–]swift-heart0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

it seems like a lot of ladies are very vocal about their love or hatred of makeup. (ie, social media posts about being addicted to sephora, or feminist rants about makeup being oppressive) rpw is probably one of the few places where i've seen women be somewhat neutral on the topic.

i wouldn't say i'm completely disinterested in beauty. i've gotten better at doing my own hair and nails, and kind of enjoy it. skincare is important too.

You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea.

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